Brian Grace

Brian G. Grace, 69, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on October 20th, 2012 in De Soto, Kansas.

Brian was born December 26, 1942 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Bernard and Theola (Guiles) Grace. He was Bernard and Theola’s only child and he grew up and attended high school in Lawrence. Brian received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Kansas and practiced law for nearly 40 years in Wichita, Kansas. Throughout his life Brian frequently returned to Lawrence to support the university (particularly during basketball season).

Brian is survived by his three children: Kevin Grace and his wife Karen of Seattle, WA;  Jeff Grace and his wife Allison of Wichita, KS;  Brady Grace and his wife Jennifer of Shawnee, KS; five grandchildren: Hunter, Katherine, Morgan, Jack, and Elliott; and his former wife Diane Lachenmeyer of Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family asks that memorials in his name be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 West 13th, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Graveside services for Brian will be held in Lawrence. Please contact a family member for details.